Danny Jacobs vs Ishe Smith

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Daniel Jacobs 17-0 (15 KOs) vs. Ishe Smith 21-3 (9 KOs) Smith, a 4-1 underdog, entered with a record of 3-2 in his previous five bouts dating back to February 2007. Fight was on the undercard of Juan Diaz vs. Paul Malignaggi (1st meeting). The broadcast included a seven-minute tribute to late world champions Alexis Arguello, Arturo Gatti and Vernon Forrest. All three died tragically in July. Title had been stripped from Aaron Mitchell on August 13, 2009 for failure to defend. Smith was penalized one point for hitting after the bell in round 9.